The War at Home
When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no "time-outs," no one had any "boundaries" and their parents had no idea what their kids were really up to. Now Dave and Vicky have their own teenagers, and anything they might even dream of doing, Dave and Vicky have already done at least twice. But knowledge isn't power--it's a giant pain; every day is a battle to keep their teens in line. Hillary, 16, is a know-it-all just emerging onto the dating scene; 15-year-old Larry isn't exactly a frequent diner at the cool kids' table in the cafeteria; and 13-year-old Mike is all hormones and video games. Dave and Vicky figure if they can send these three off to college without a police record or kids of their own, they've done their job. This witty, irreverent show goes inside the heads of a modern family through the use of a confessional space where the characters reveal everything they could never actually say to one another.
- Metascore28
- 2005-2007
- 2 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-14
When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no "time-outs," no one had any "boundaries" and their parents had no idea what their kids were really up to. Now Dave and Vicky have their own teenagers, and anything they might even dream of doing, Dave and Vicky have already done at least twice. But knowledge isn't power--it's a giant pain; every day is a battle to keep their teens in line. Hillary, 16, is a know-it-all just emerging onto the dating scene; 15-year-old Larry isn't exactly a frequent diner at the cool kids' table in the cafeteria; and 13-year-old Mike is all hormones and video games. Dave and Vicky figure if they can send these three off to college without a police record or kids of their own, they've done their job. This witty, irreverent show goes inside the heads of a modern family through the use of a confessional space where the characters reveal everything they could never actually say to one another.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Sep 11, 2005 22 mins
Hilary's new study buddy may have more on his mind than conjugating French verbs.
Episode 2
I.M. What I.M.
Sun, Sep 18, 2005 21 mins
Dave sends secret instant messages to someone with the screen name "Lonely Lady Michigan."
Episode 3
High Crimes
Sun, Sep 25, 2005 21 mins
It looks like the whole Gold family is going to pot. Three generations get involved with the illegal weed.
Episode 4
Guess Who's Coming to the Barbecue
Sun, Oct 2, 2005 21 mins
Dave is political-correctness challenged when Vicky invites Taye's family over for a barbecue.
Episode 5
Like a Virgin
Sun, Nov 6, 2005 21 mins
Convinced that Hilary plans to take the "Big Step" on her next date, Dave freaks.
Episode 6
The Bigger They Come
Sun, Nov 13, 2005 21 mins
When Hilary asks for breast implants, Dave assures her that beauty comes from within, then has to practice what he preaches
Episode 7
Cheers
Sun, Nov 20, 2005 21 mins
After Dave and Vicky declare the Gold household a no-alcohol zone, they come home tipsy.
Episode 8
The Empire Spanks Back
Sun, Nov 27, 2005 21 mins
Dave's new pro-spanking regime has unexpected consequences.
Episode 9
Dave Get Your Gun
Sun, Dec 11, 2005 21 mins
Dave frets about his son's lack of machismo offer. Larry lands the male lead in the school production of "Annie Get Your Gun."
Episode 10
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Sun, Dec 18, 2005 21 mins
Grandma Betty's new boyfriend is a handsome, charming big spender...with Grandma's money.
Episode 11
It's a Living
Sun, Jan 8, 2006
Vicky tries climbing the ladder of success in the high-powered world of fashion.
Episode 12
Gimme a Break
Sun, Jan 29, 2006
With chaos in the household and backstabbing on the job, Vicky rethinks her career move.
Episode 13
Three's Company
Sun, Feb 26, 2006 21 mins
When Vicky's college friend visits, Dave fears Vicky will find out that he was friends with her too. Close friends.
Episode 14
How Do You Spell Relief?
Tue, Feb 28, 2006 21 mins
Room for one more...NOT! The Gold household may receive another visit from the stork.
Episode 15
Looney Tunes
Sun, Mar 12, 2006
Dave and Vicky mistakenly think Mike's cheesy song lyrics are a cry for help.
Episode 16
Oh Grow Up
Sun, Mar 19, 2006
Hilary's gynecologist is Dave's old high school buddy, a babe hound once known as the "Devirginator."
Episode 17
The Seventeen-Year Itch
Sun, Mar 26, 2006
Dave's ego takes a bruising when a gorgeous co-worker thinks he may be the perfect man for her--mother.
Episode 18
13 Going on $30,000
Sun, Apr 9, 2006
Mike wants a bar mitzvah. Is he interested in his Jewish heritage - or is it just an excuse to party down?
Episode 19
Snow Job
Sun, Apr 16, 2006
A ski trip puts Hillary in the ER and her parents' marriage on life support.
Episode 20
The West Palm Beach Story
Sun, Apr 16, 2006 20 mins
Dave's plan for a happy family reunion in Florida hits a few dozen snags.
Episode 21
The Runaways
Sun, Apr 23, 2006
The mother-son relationship hits the deep freeze when Vicky refuses to buy Larry tickets to the Ice Capades.
Episode 22
Drive Me Crazy
Sun, Apr 30, 2006
When Dave teaches Hilary to drive, he doesn't lose his temper or his cool. But he does lose his license.